Cricket isn’t just about boundaries, wickets, and statistics. It’s about emotions—the ones that surge through the veins of fans, players, and mentors alike. And in the heart of Kolkata, where cricket is more than a sport—it’s a passion—Gautam Gambhir etched his legacy.
As the mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders, Gambhir guided the team to their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title in the 2024 edition. The roar of Eden Gardens echoed his name, and the purple-and-gold became synonymous with his leadership. But now, as the sun sets on that chapter, Gambhir turns his gaze toward a new horizon—the treasured India blue.
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In a poignant video shared on his Instagram handle, Gambhir addressed the KKR faithful. His words carried the weight of memories, victories, and shared dreams
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“I smile when you smile. I cry when you cry. I win when you win. I lose when you lose. I dream when you dream. I achieve when you achieve. I believe with you, and I become with you. I am you, Kolkata—I’m just one of you.”
Gambhir’s connection with the City of Joy transcended cricket. It was about the bustling streets, the aroma of street food, and the indomitable spirit of its people. He understood their struggles—their hopes and heartaches. The rejections that crushed him were the same ones that fueled his determination. Like Kolkata, he woke up embracing hope, refusing to be defeated.
“This Kolkata air talks to me. The sounds, the streets here, the traffic jams—they all convey how you feel. I hear what you say, but I know what you mean. I know you’re emotional. So am I. I know you’re demanding. So am I. Kolkata, we are a bond. We are a story. We are a team.”
But now, the script changes. Gambhir, with purple ink still fresh on his legacy, steps into a new role—the head coach of the Indian cricket team. His message to Kolkata resonates beyond the city’s borders:
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“And now the time has come when we have to create some legacies together. The time has come when we have to write bigger and bolder scripts. The script not with purple ink but in that blue—the treasured India blue. As we both take our fresh card, we promise each other that we will never walk alone. It will always be shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand. It will all be for the tricolor. It will all be about our India.”
As Gambhir bids farewell to KKR, he carries their spirit—the passion, the resilience, and the unwavering belief. Kolkata, with its cacophony of voices and its undying love for cricket, remains etched in his soul. And now, as he dons the India jersey, he knows he’s not alone. Shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand—the journey continues.
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